Land Bank Strategic Plan Proposed

Last year, City Council approved the establishment of a Land Bank system to help manage the city’s distressing stock of vacant, city-owned or tax-delinquent properties. The new agency has just released a draft strategic plan for public comment. Of the estimated 32,000 parcels that might be eligible for the Land Bank, over 9,000 contain vacant buildings. How the agency will (or will not) prioritize the rehabilitation of existing structures is of deep concern to the Preservation Alliance. We analyzed the strategic plan in advance of public hearings held on October 15th and developed preliminary comments and recommendations we hope will be incorporated into the final plan.

We encourage you to contact us at advocacy@preservationalliance.com with your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about the Land Bank Strategic Plan and its potential impact on historic resources. Follow the links below to learn more:

About PAGP

The mission of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is to actively promote the appreciation, protection, appropriate use, and development of the Philadelphia region’s historic buildings, communities, and landscapes. We are a membership-based, not-for-profit advocacy organization that shines a spotlight on the historic places that make the Philadelphia region special. The Alliance gives a voice and a toolbox to those who care deeply about protecting them for the future.
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